Motorist detected driving 104km/hr in 80km/hr zone in Gormanston

Gardai detected a motorist driving at 104 km/h in an 80km/hr zone in Gormanston yesterday (3rd April) during a roads policing operation for the Easter weekend.

The Garda Roads Policing Operation is taking place throughout the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend between 7:00am on Thursday 2nd April 2026, until 7:00am on Tuesday 7th April 2026.

During this a vehicle was spotted driving at 104 km/h in an 80km/hr zone at Gormanston along the Drogheda Road. Over 680 drivers were detected for speeding offences during the first 24 hours of the operation.

Other notable speeds detected yesterday include 82km/h in a 50km/hr zone in Balgooley, Cork, 81km/h in a 60km/hr zone in Bundoran, Donegal, and 147km/h in a 100km/hr zone in Newcastle, Wicklow.

During the first day of the operation there were no fatalities as a result of traffic collisions on our roads. The total number of fatalities on Irish roads this year is 42.

Gardaí are conducting both statutory Mandatory Intoxicant Testing (MIT) and regular, high-visibility policing checkpoints and 21 people have been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs so far.

Nearly 90 drivers were also detected holding a mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt.

An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are urging all road users to support their efforts to keep them and all others on the roads safe this Easter Weekend.

Every member of An Garda Síochána on-duty this long weekend will be out conducting road traffic enforcement activity. Gardaí will be placing a particular emphasis on detecting those driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs this weekend. At no point is it safe or acceptable to get behind the wheel of a vehicle after having an intoxicant like alcohol or drugs.

An Garda Síochána is urging road users to take extra caution around vulnerable road users, in particular pedestrians and cyclists.

Motorists are reminded to always drive within the speed limit. Always wear a seatbelt and never use a mobile phone when driving. Keep distractions out of the vehicle and put your full attention on the road.

Walking home or cycling under the influence of alcohol or drugs can also put you and other road users at risk. Cyclists and pedestrians should stay visible and observe their surroundings at all times.